The Best Gyms in London
From luxury gyms with celebrity members to budget-friendly options, bodybuilder coaches and women-only spaces - here are the best gyms London has to offer. Some gyms offer discounts in the new year to attract new members. It’s worth keeping an eye out for these, as well as fitness classes non-members can attend - helping you keep fit without committing to a full-time membership.
easyGym
The easyGym in Camberwell is a great place to break a sweat - bringing you premium gym facilities without the price tag. The gym is fully equipped with cardio and weight machines, squat racks, free weights, boxing bags and there’s even a sled track. The gym offers a range of different classes throughout the week, including HIIT, Legs Bums and Tums and Weightlifting.
The Gym Group
The Gym Group is another cheap gym in London to consider. As a self-proclaimed 'the lowest cost nationwide 24/7 gym', it’s a hugely popular gym franchise across the Capital. Find The Gym Group at various locations including Waterloo, Charing Cross, Vauxhall and more. All of the gyms offer great facilities. Its Waterloo space, for example, includes a mix of cardio machines, a weights area and classes. These classes range from yoga and pilates to deadlift workshops and HIIT sessions, meaning there's something for every type of workout.
BXR: A Gym With a View
BXR is one of the best boxing gyms London offers. Backed by Anthony Joshua with reported visits from celebrities like Ellie Goulding, its spaces showcase classy design. What’s more, City Gym is on the 25th floor of 22 Bishopsgate and offers breathtaking views of the Capital. Inside, you'll find elite-standard equipment, cardio machines, free weights, power racks, and, of course, punch bags. There's also a transparent climbing wall with a backdrop of the cityscape and MSc personal trainers to hand.
Third Space
Those wanting a truly extraordinary experience, look no further than Third Space, whose reported members have included Prince Harry and Guy Ritchie. As one of the top luxury gyms in London, Third Space offers exceptional fitness facilities - each location with its own distinct architecture and interior design. All eight spaces (with a ninth coming to Wimbledon soon) provide top-quality gym equipment. Some also have swimming pools, saunas, a spa and steam rooms. Alongside its state-of-the-art facilities, Third Space also hosts a load of great classes, with personal training, and physiotherapy services available.
Charing Cross Sports Club
Charing Cross Sports Club is a top gym in London with swimming pool facilities. It offers a huge range of amenities, including the 25x10 metre pool, three gym suites, two badminton courts, four squash courts, a sports hall and an exercise studio. On top of all that, there's also a range of classes to explore. Power your way through pilates, relax with some yoga or develop your martial art skills. There are also swimming coaches available to teach various ages, as well as the Sub Aqua diving school, where you can work towards diving qualifications.
Golden Lane Sport & Fitness
Located close to the Barbican, Golden Lane Sport & Fitness has excellent fitness facilities - including a gym and a swimming pool. Its four-lane pool is great for a quiet swim, with family swims and aqua aerobics also available at certain times. There's also a fantastic gym with free weights, cardio and resistance machines all available, as well as a studio for classes. Classes include group cycles, boxing workouts and Yoga.
Muscleworks
Muscleworks is without a doubt one of the best bodybuilding gyms in London. The gym's founder is retired bodybuilder Savvas Kyriacou. Kyriacou has helped thousands of athletes work towards their fitness goals, including Ronnie Coleman - who won Mr Olympia for 8 consecutive years in a row. Its gyms offer dumbbells going up to 180lb, personal training, and a nutrition store. The Stoke Newton location also offers a boxing ring. Those looking to try out before committing to the full membership can buy a session for a small fee.
Diesel Gym London
Diesel Gym is one of the best MMA gyms London has to offer. Choose from a wide selection of disciplines, including MMA, Muay Thai, Wrestling and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. There are also classes in Strength and Conditioning available, as well as personal training options. Whether you're a seasoned athlete or a total beginner, there's something for everyone. After you sign up, there's also a cooling-off period, which allows you to cancel your membership within the first two weeks of it.
StrongerHer
StrongHer is a women only gym, supporting its members to achieve their fitness goals, whatever they may be. The main studio has a huge variety of equipment, with dumbbells, kettlebells, four squat racks, cardio machines, boxing bags and much, much more. StrongHer runs a range of classes, lasting from 45 - 60 minutes and focusing on everything from strength training to full-body HIIT workouts.
BLOK
Award-winning fitness studio BLOK is a unique exercise space. The studio encourages a balanced, sustainable way to work out, with classes available in-studio and online. Discover a huge range of class types, from boxing to dancing, pilates, barre, callisthenics and more - all led by top instructors. BLOK’s spaces are distinct and beautifully designed. For example, their Clapton studio features exposed brick walls and sleek modern finishes, while the Shoreditch venue is industrial, poured concrete.
Gyms are the ultimate place to work towards your fitness goals, with classes and workshops helping you have fun along the way. With all that in mind, it's still knackering work! If you're too tired to cycle or get a train back from the gym, why not take a Zipcar? There are thousands of hire vehicles dotted around London, with roundtrip and one-way options available.